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Shipping Industry News
Agri Port is your go-to source for the latest local and global industry news relevant to the shipping and grain vessel loading industry. Stay up-to-date with current events, new regulations, best practices, and essential industry updates that impact your operations.
From
Darren Carlat
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Barchart
Soybean Oil calendar spread and a Robusta Coffee calendar spread
Soybean Oil has a maximum score of 10, indicating that CTAs are fully invested and have little trading capital to add to existing longs. In addition, the RSI score is 63 and amongst the strongest in the ag complex. Scores approaching 70 have a high likelihood of reversal.
From
Brady Sidwell
via
Barchart
Easter rains are a welcome blessing
USDA Cattle-on-Feed released Thursday
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
USTR Proposes 100% Tariffs on Chinese Ship-to-Shore Cranes and Cargo Handling Equipment
Alongside sweeping action on port fees for Chinese-built and operated ships, the United States Trade Representative has announced potential significant measures targeting China’s dominance in maritime infrastructure, proposing tariffs of...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Trump Launches Ambitious New Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Program, Establishes High Arctic Planning Area
The Department of the Interior has initiated the development of the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program, marking a significant shift in U.S. offshore energy...
From
Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Trump Moves to Levy Chinese Vessels in Widening Trade War
The Trump administration took steps to impose levies on Chinese vessels docking at US ports, threatening to shake up global shipping routes and escalate the trade war between the world’s two biggest economies.
From
Reuters
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gCaptain
U.S. Launches Deadliest Strike on Yemen’s Ras Isa Fuel Terminal
ADEN/WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) – U.S. strikes on Yemen’s Ras Isa fuel terminal on the Red Sea coast have killed at least 74 people in the deadliest attack since the U.S. started its...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
USTR’s New Maritime Fee Regime Sparks Industry Pushback
Liner shipping association the World Shipping Council (WSC) has raised significant concerns about the newly announced U.S. Trade Representative port fee regime, warning of potential adverse effects on American trade...
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From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Starts the Short Week in the Red
Corn futures closed the Monday session with contracts 1 to 5 ¼ cents in the red, led by the nearbys. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 5 cents at $4.57 3/4. The markets will be closed on Friday in observance of Good Friday. USDA released...
From
Chris Swift
via
Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about not much of anything
Not much seemed to change over the weekend. Cattle feeders lost approximately $42.00 per head from one week to the next.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
NTSB to Hold Public Meeting on Fatal ‘Grande Costa D’Avorio’ Fire at Port Newark
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will convene a public board meeting on April 15 to determine what caused the devastating fire aboard the roll-on/roll-off vessel Grande Costa D’Avorio that...
From
Bloomberg
via
gCaptain
MSC Founder Emerges as Key Player in $19B Global Ports Deal
Gianluigi Aponte, the secretive Italian billionaire who founded MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co SA, has emerged as a powerful broker in a $19 billion port deal with Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Port of Los Angeles Braces for Cargo Decline as Trade War Intensifies
The Port of Los Angeles, despite posting strong first-quarter numbers in 2025, is preparing for a significant downturn in cargo volumes as new tariffs threaten to reshape global maritime trade...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Crowley Launches First of Four LNG-Powered Containerships
U.S.-based Crowley Maritime Corporation has marked a significant milestone in sustainable shipping with the successful launch of its newest LNG-powered containership, Quetzal, which began its maiden commercial voyage on April 11-12...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Falling at Midday
The wheat complex is giving most of Friday’s gains back, with midday losses. Chicago SRW futures are back down 10 cents in the front months. Kansas City HRW contracts are 13 to 15 cents lower on the session. MPLS spring wheat is down 9 to 11 cents at midday. Precip...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Under Midday Pressure on Monday
The corn market is trading with contracts fractionally lower in the new crop months and down 4 1/2 cents in the nearbys. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 4 1/2 cents at $4.57 1/2. USDA released a private export sale of 120,000 MT of corn...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Mixed, with New Crop Creeping Higher
Soybeans are treading with mixed action on Monday’s midday, with some spreads unwinding, as new crop is up 3 ½, with nearbys down 1 ½ cents. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was down 1 ½ cents at $9.88 1/4. Soymeal futures are down $3.30/ton, with Soy Oil futures...
From
Bloomberg
via
gCaptain
Billionaire Economou Seeks to Replace Trafigura As Partner in Italy’s Top Oil Refinery
The main investor in Italy’s biggest oil refinery is sounding out trading firms to replace Trafigura Group as the plant’s supply partner.